Feeling Lost Doesn’t Mean You’ve Failed—Here’s Why (E62)

Many people believe that if they’re trying to find themselves again—if they’ve lost their voice or direction in life—it must mean they took a wrong turn somewhere. That they somehow failed.

But what if that’s not true at all?

Why Feeling Lost Is Part of the Journey

Especially towards the beginning of the year, there’s pressure to reflect, set goals, and have it all figured out. If you don’t, it’s easy to feel like you’re behind.

But if feeling lost meant failure, then every single person who has ever questioned their path or doubted themselves would be a failure too. And we know that’s not true.

Plenty of people find themselves through times of uncertainty. Sometimes, feeling lost is just part of a bigger journey.

The Weight of Not Knowing

When you don’t know where you’re headed, it’s easy to feel frustrated, drained, and stuck. Like you’re wandering without direction while everyone else seems to be moving forward.

I know this feeling well.

One year, I was in that exact place. Instead of forcing a direction, I let go of the pressure to have everything figured out. When people asked me about my goals, I simply said:

"To float like a feather and see where I end up."

That choice—to release control—ended up making it one of the most impactful years of my life.

I later realized I had been held back by an invisible veil, a block that kept me from seeing my true path. That’s why I created The 3 Veils Quiz—to help others uncover what might be keeping them from moving forward.

Your Next Step: Keep Pushing or Let Yourself Explore?

So, will you keep believing that losing your way means you’ve failed?

Or will you open yourself up to exploring, floating, and discovering who you’re truly meant to be?

?? If this resonates, I invite you to join me for my free LIVE masterclass this Thursday: “How to Stop Feeling ‘Blah’ About Your Work and Discover What’s Next (Without Starting Over).”

We’ll dive deeper into why feeling stuck in your work and life isn’t a personal failure—it’s a sign that you’re being called toward something more. You’ll learn how to move forward without forcing it and instead, reconnect with the path that’s actually right for you.

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Because sometimes, feeling lost isn’t the end of the journey—it’s the beginning of something even better.

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